This spot is especially for readers looking for a fun and inexpensive hangout to re-read The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz, all the while sipping on a Town Destroyer.

4. Blue Bar at The Algonquin (59 West 44th Street)

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Years ago, writers like Dorothy Parker flocked to this bar to discuss literature.

After its major renovation in 2012, this space is still popular with intellects sipping drinks like "The Benchley Buck" while enjoying an intimate mingling scene.

5. The Old Town Bar (45 East 18th Street)

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A New York City icon, this historic gem is known for its relaxed ambiance and notable literary customers like the late Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt.

It's a city staple for an afternoon read and cold beer (or Augustiner Brau, Munich 1380 if you’re feeling fancy).

6. The Dead Poet (450 Amsterdam Avenue, #1)

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A popular watering hole with exposed ceiling and dark woods give an industrial feel.

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This bar also has an impressive menu of beers from around the world and cocktails, named after some of the best late writers in history like Edgar Allan Poe.

7. Gotham City Lounge (1293 Myrtle Avenue - Brooklyn)

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A funky Brooklyn bar with a comic book theme, this spot is ideal for those who prefer superheroes to poets, with drinks named after classic comic characters like Mr. Freeze, Green Lantern, and Iron Man.